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ST. PAUL - Some Minnesotans expressed concern whether migrant workers' families would spread the H1N1 swine flu, even before nine probable state cases were reported. One H1N1 case has been...

Tips for staying healthy and fighting flu symptoms: -- Cover nose and mouth with tissue when coughing or sneezing. -- Avoid close contact with sick people. -- Wash hands with...

PAYNESVILLE -- Superintendents from eight rural school districts had a conference call this morning after learning a potential case of swine flu had been reported in a neighboring school district...

Since September of last year, the Stevens Traverse Grant (STG) Public Health department has contracted with Douglas County for interim public health director services. That contract will likely continue in...

By Jon Bailey Many rural areas of the United States are experiencing significant demographic shifts, chief among them an aging population. In 2007, approximately 15 percent of rural residents were...

Hubbard County contributes more money to its employees' family health insurance than it pays its commissioners. That was the stunning announcement from County Coordinator Jack Paul Wednesday at the board's...

WILLMAR -- Affiliated Community Medical Centers and Allina Medical Clinic are considering a merger of their two clinics in Litchfield. A letter of intent and a confidentiality agreement have been...

After a patient at Chippewa County-Montevideo Hospital died by suicide last year, a hospital team sat down and analyzed what happened and how corrective action could be taken to prevent...

The Minnesota Department of Health is assuming management of the Crestview Manor nursing home in Evansville because of the financial troubles of its owner, the Foundation for Rural Health Care...